The English Language Needs of Business Administration Major in Financial Management Focusing on Reading Skills
Nica L. De Vera | Dannah T. Obida | Jonelson C. Escandallo
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This quantitative study examined the need for reading skills among second-year students
at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology pursuing a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management. This study
aimed to improve student's reading skills and provide them with the necessary skills to
comprehend and analyze complex financial documents and literature, resulting in
academic and professional success in financial management. The data were collected
using a survey questionnaire. The study acknowledged the specific reading needs of
English language for second-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration students
majoring in Financial Management at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and
Technology, using three components of exploring reading needs: TSA (Target Situation
Analysis), PSA (Present Situation Analysis), and LSA (Learning Situation Analysis). The
findings may help practitioners make informed decisions about the English needs of
students in the business administration discipline when developing syllabi and teaching
materials. The study's findings may aid in identifying areas of difficulty with reading for
academic purposes.
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